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Job Description EMPLOYEE REL REPR 5 Working Title Employee Relations Analyst 5 - Limited Appointment
Job Code 000516 Grade 26
Department Name Human Resources - D01103 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 12/18/2017
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.

Custom Scope
Recognized functional expert who regularly leads employee relations projects of criticality to organization. Utilizes comprehensive and in-depth employee relations expertise to provide guidance and recommendations regarding strategic direction for the organization. Works on employee relations matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope and where analysis of data and situations requires evaluation of many factors and implications with broad impact on the organization. Develops internal and external contacts often pertaining to organization-wide plans and objectives. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and functions as a lead with other employee relations professionals. Is considered a subject-matter expert of the organization.

Department Custom Scope
Recognized functional expert who regularly leads employee and labor relations projects of criticality to organization in support of a high-performance workplace. Provides expert professional advice and counsel to management on employee and labor relations/employee engagement issues and projects. Advises supervisors regarding employee performance management and corrective actions, including discipline and dismissal actions, conduct of investigations and management of complaints and grievances. Utilizes comprehensive and in-depth employee and labor relations expertise to provide guidance and recommendations regarding strategic direction for the organization. Works on employee and labor relations matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope and where analysis of data and situations requires evaluation of many factors and implications with broad impact on the organization. Provides expert advice in interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements and relevant policies. Develops internal and external contacts often pertaining to organization-wide plans and objectives. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and functions as a lead with other employee relations professionals. Is considered a subject-matter expert of the organization.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
JD or Master's degree in related area. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements
License Requirement
Valid drivers license. Required

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
Society For Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Preferred
Labor Relations Academy Masters Certification (CLRM) Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement
Advanced degree may count towards years of experience. Required

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Ensures that legal and regulatory requirements are met in terms of employee relations to minimize exposure to liability for the organization.
5
Works in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups across the organization, external contacts of significance, and members of organization management at all levels on such issues as performance management, complex organizational changes, work place climate and other related areas.
  • Advises campus managers and HR professionals on employment law implications relating to highly complex individual and organization-wide issues or courses of action.
25
Applies expert employee relations specific concepts and skills to investigate formal and informal employee complaints (including whistleblower/UC hotline complaints) and develops recommendations on the organization's response to employees or employee representatives
15
Leads and influences others on matters of significance.
5
Provides advice and counsel to assigned client groups and other Employee Relations Representatives on complex wide ranging employee relations issues.
5
Reviews and analyzes a variety of highly complex human resources issues, e.g., policy revision proposals, internal procedures and practices.
5
Manages sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner and according to organization policy.
5
Prioritizes work assignments, adapts to changing priorities, and conducts highly complex and varied analyses and develops resulting recommendations.
5
May coordinate with Office of General Counsel and outside counsel to respond to employment litigation. Serves as a liaison between management and counsel. Assists counsel with all phases or pre-trial/trial including development of strategic direction of the case and settlement strategies.
5
Develops and facilitates training for supervisors and managers in employee relations topics.
5
Recommends appropriate level of corrective action and discipline up to an including termination. Conducts highly sensitive termination interviews and makes recommendations regarding policy and procedures based on trends.
10
Leads and conducts advanced analysis of complex and varied issues and develops recommendations for integrated human resources solutions to clients.
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Possesses advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. Required
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization. Preferred
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment in responding to highly complex employee relations related requests. Required
Exhibits strong knowledge of legal requirements needed to minimize exposure. Required
Capable in developing, interpreting, implementing and administering organization-wide human resources policies and processes. Required
Has strong knowledge of dispute resolution and grievance procedures and expert knowledge of administering and ensuring adherence to labor/union contracts. Preferred
Possesses skills to provide guidance to managers and employees on complex and significant employee relations issues. Required
Demonstrated success in developing and administering performance management systems. Required
In-depth knowledge of employee relations function and other subject areas of human resources Required
Has superior written, verbal and presentation skills for presenting and communicating complex information to managers at varying levels in the organization on employee relations issues. Required
Demonstrated ability to handle the most difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Required
Possesses advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Required
Demonstrate d skills and abilities in conflict and change management Required
Understanding of the principles related to management, supervision and leadership to provide expert level advice and counsel. Required
Understanding of the principles related to management, supervision and leadership to provide expert level advice and counsel. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Valid drivers license will be required if operating a personal or university vehicle for university related business. Required
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Required
Must provide own transportation to offsite events/meetings. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Travel
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralDirection

Environment

Working Environment
Other University Setting

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Personal Vehicle
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : Yes
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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